Course - History of Education and Educational Policy - PED1007
History of Education and Educational Policy
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides a broad introduction to the Norwegian educational system's development, from class-based parallel schools to a 10-year compulsory comprehensive school for all and kindergarten as an integral part of the educational system. The course places particular emphasis on illuminating the school as the subject of an ongoing and historically contingent social debate and the political educational philosophy behind the reforms, both in terms of economic, political, democratic, cultural and social factors. The emphasis is on recent history and current educational policy issues. The Norwegian development will be further elucidated in a Nordic and international perspective.
The course is obligatory in order to achieve full specialization in education studies.
Learning outcome
This course provides basic knowledge and understanding of:
- The Norwegian educational system's development and expansion.
- Education as the subject of a continuous political debate.
- Central and current educational policy issues.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars. Mandatory written assignment. Guidelines and requirements for written assignment will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required course reading material is approximately 500 pages.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SVPED101 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2012 |
| PED106 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2012 |
| PED1004 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2012 |
Subject areas
- Education
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.